Bhopal Tops Swachh Survekshan 2023, Beating Indore's 8‑Year Streak

Bhopal has topped the Swachh Survekshan 2023 rankings, earning the title of India's cleanest city for the first time. The survey, conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, evaluated cities on a range of criteria including waste management, open‑defecation free status, and cleanliness of public spaces. Bhopal’s municipal corporation has been credited with aggressive street‑cleaning drives, improved waste segregation, and community engagement initiatives that have paid off. The city’s achievement comes after Indore, which held the cleanest‑city title for eight consecutive years, was edged out in the latest assessment.